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From the corona isolation to the ski jumping arena: World flight champion Karl Geiger was released from quarantine in good time before the start of the 69th Four Hills Tournament and is supposed to have a cold start on Monday (4.30 p.m. / ZDF and Eurosport) after a break of almost two weeks.

"If the PCR test carried out today is negative, nothing should stand in the way of a start," said a spokesman for the German Ski Association.

The result is expected on Monday.

Geiger has already been tested negative for the virus this week and is now waiting for the final approval by a test that all jumpers have to complete before the tour.

“Fortunately, I didn't develop any symptoms.

I was doing very well, from the beginning to the end of the quarantine, "said Geiger.

He is happy to be able to get some fresh air again.

Geiger became the father of a daughter just two days after his gold at the World Cup, and the positive corona test followed two days later.

"I was shocked and upset," said Geiger.

"I will attack"

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At the side of his roommate Markus Eisenbichler, Geiger can now be a candidate for a surprise.

“I already know that with good jumps I can have a say.

I will attack.

I have nothing to lose, ”said Geiger.

His last flights in Planica were crowned with success: Gold in the individual was followed by silver in the quartet, in which Geiger was nominated as the final jumper by national coach Stefan Horngacher.

Geiger flew to the World Cup gold in Planica

Source: AFP / JURE MAKOVEC

Horngacher himself says about Geiger's performance after the quarantine: “He had a bit of a break from jumping.

The situation was similar to that of the Ski Flying World Championships.

Karl can always be trusted to do anything.

But of course you have to see how he gets back in. "The Allgäu man is now out of the role of favorite, which Horngacher had previously seen at Geiger:" I'm pretty sure that he has already come up with a mental plan for himself and until Bischofshofen will hammer through.

Then we'll see."

After Geiger's positive test, the German ski jumping team competed in Engelberg without last year's overall runner-up.

The other athletes and coaches have all tested negative since then.

Geiger's infection this winter was the first corona case among German ski jumpers, who follow a strict protection concept, always wear masks at award ceremonies and have even recently held team meetings via zoom.